Nissan 300ZX, Z32 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan 300ZX, Z32 (USA / CAN) models utilize automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 8,2 to 8,3 liters. Service intervals consist of checking every 15000 miles or 12 months and changing every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
300ZX (1995-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,3 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1
300ZX (1995-1996)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1
300ZX T (1995-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,2 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1
300ZX T (1995-1996)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,2 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1
300ZX (1990-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,3 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1
300ZX (1990-1995)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1
300ZX T (1990-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,2 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1
300ZX T (1990-1995)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,2 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: RE4R01A 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan 300ZX (Z32) automatic transmission fluid capacity is listed at 8.3 liters for the non-turbocharged configuration across both the 1990-1995 and 1995-1996 model year groupings.
  • The turbocharged variant, designated 300ZX T, carries a slightly lower automatic transmission fluid capacity of 8.2 liters, a difference of 0.1 liter compared to the non-turbo configuration.
  • A capacity figure of this magnitude, around 8 liters, is consistent with a total system fill that includes the torque converter, valve body, and transmission pan, rather than a simple drain-and-fill service quantity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the service interval for the automatic transmission is listed as a fluid level check at 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, the interval shifts from a check to a full fluid change at 30,000 miles or 24 months, reflecting the greater thermal and mechanical stress placed on the fluid in demanding driving environments.
  • The 8.3-liter capacity for the non-turbo 300ZX remains unchanged between the 1990-1995 and 1995-1996 model year groupings, indicating no revision to the transmission fluid volume specification across those years.
  • Similarly, the 8.2-liter capacity for the 300ZX T holds constant across both the 1990-1995 and 1995-1996 groupings, with no variation recorded in the specifications.
  • The severe-use change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months is exactly double the normal-use check interval of 15,000 miles or 12 months, a proportional relationship that appears consistently across all four configurations listed.

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